Chapter 1

Author: Dream Searcher

They said marriage was the tomb of love. I thought it was great. I’d rather have a comfortable resting place than die without a grave, exposed to the elements.

After two months of meticulous sewing, I finally finished my bridal gown.

It dazzled brightly under the light. I imagined myself in it—a few days from now, walking down the aisle with the man I loved—and smiled.

I had been waiting for this day since I was 19. After six years, I was finally going to rest in this tomb of love at the age of 25.

My dream shattered overnight.

Cherry Birkin, my assistant, called and asked, “Tay-Tay! Mr. Kennedy came this morning and took the bridal gown. He’s bringing it home, right?”

Still groggy, I replied, “He took my gown?”

“Yeah. Um, do you know anything about that?”

“I’ll ask him about it now.”

My mind cleared slightly, but I still couldn’t figure out his reason.

Our house was already filled with things for the event. There was no space for the gown, so I had planned to take it home the day before the wedding.

Edward didn’t pick up his phone. I was about to call again when he called first.

“Did you take the gown, Ed?” I asked straight away.

“I did.”

He sounded exhausted. His reply came out as a groan, and I felt a pang of worry.

“Are you alright? You sound under the weather,” I said.

suddenly declaring, almost quietly, “Let’s cancel our

was stunned.

The doctor said she has only three months left

had finally paid attention. He was finally giving that woman her just

have to

last wish. She wants to marry me

but can you just let her achieve her dream for

Was this some

scoffed. “Are you even hearing yourself, Edward Kennedy?”

have to fulfill her last wish. I have to marry her,” he said firmly. “I know this isn’t fair to you, so I’ll give

body went numb. “And if I

kill you to be a little more empathetic? She’s your sister!” he snapped. “Just let her have her wish,

was

that you might die with her just to be buried with her?” I

suddenly, he said, “I’ve brought the gown to the hospital. The two of you share the same size, so it’s a good fit.”

cried out in the

he replied hurriedly. “Don’t keep me waiting for your answer, Taylor.”

just

Thompson—my father’s current wife and my

had no idea Edward had become her

gripped my phone in

mother had stolen my father away from my mother years ago, and now Cameron’s daughter

ago, my parents went through a divorce.

didn’t even wait three months before marrying Cameron, who came with a pair

gained a stepbrother and stepsister, just two years younger than me. My father’s

mother was furious. She sued my father and demanded

was trying to secure my birthright before that homewrecker could

was nothing short of cruel. He denied my mother’s request and acquired

His condition became critical,

and anything that could be liquidated to fund

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